Compare software

Openshelf vs Openreads: catalog facts
Openshelf	Openreads
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence, with no ads.
Android	Android
No account and data stays on the device Flexible organisation by category, collection and imprint	No ads and no tracking Separate lists for finished, current and planned reading
Android is the supported platform No cloud sync between devices	Tracks books rather than reading them No social or community features like those of Goodreads
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.